How to Pronounce Win

To pronounce "win", say WIN — one syllable, IPA /wɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/wɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “win”

"win" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: when, winn, winne, wynn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does win mean?

verb

  1. To conquer, defeat.
  2. To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).

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Words that rhyme with win

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

gainadvanceprofitswinningsconquerovercomevictory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "win"?▾

"Win" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "win"?▾

The IPA transcription of "win" is /wɪn/.

What does "win" mean?▾

Win: To conquer, defeat.

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